(*Jordan and Shadow sit with unenthusiastic faces before they both simultaneously sighed in annoyance*)

(Shadowlight2784: Of all the specials that they made, this one has got to be the worst.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* I know. But, whether we like it or not, we've gotta add it to the story.)

(Shadowlight2784: I think it was here where Equestria Girls started going downhill. So far, everything from the movie up to Forgotten Friendship was pretty good. They had flaws but at least they were enjoyable. This is just craving with fanservice.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: Well, the sooner we get it done, the sooner we can get to the other arcs after that, especially the final arc where things will REALLY get interesting. So... let's just suck it up and get to it, Shad.)

(Shadowlight2784: As much as I hate to admit it, I think it's pretty clear that they gave up on EG after Forgotten Friendship but anyway, let's continue on with this abomination... the arc, I mean. Not the story.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *sigh* Let's do it.)

After the little incident with Shadow and his harem, you and him decided to see how Rarity was handling her new job along with Applejack. Currently, the four of you were walking through the parade prep area as Rarity was showing you all how everything was done.

Rarity: Y/N, Shadow, Applejack, this parade is a living, breathing dance of light and sound!

Some of the assistants came by to show her some of the designs as she commented on each of them.

Rarity: Love it, lock it, stitch it. Beautiful, perfect, I just threw up, love it. Now hurry up! I need these done yesterday!

(Y/N): Man Rarity, you've got quite the operation going on here.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, Rarity isn't one to slack off on the job, Y/N.

Applejack: You're not wrong, Shad. You were born for this, Rarity. Anythin' we can do to help?

Rarity: Play a great show tonight?

Something else then caught her eye as she turned to look with an annoyed expression.

Rarity: Excuse me! I know I am not seeing a lapped zipper on that faux fur!

She shouted at one of the assistants who was dressed like a certain familiar looking siren.

Shadow Moonlight: Is it me, or is that a mascot version of Adagio I'm looking at?

(Y/N): It's not you, Shad. I can tell you that much.

Rarity: A lapped zipper is simply a stuck zipper waiting to happen! Ugh! This is what I'm up against.

She said the last part while turning back to you.

Applejack: So, uh... wanna take a break and go get a caramel apple?

Rarity: I'd love to, darling, but I am a tad super-insanely busy. Heh.

Applejack: Of course. I-I just thought... Uh, never mind. You're right. I wouldn't wanna rain on your parade.

Shadow Moonlight: Uh, Applejack? I don't think you should've-

Rarity: Rain?! I didn't plan for rain! Get me one hundred ponchos, stat!

She screamed before walking off leaving the three of you alone.

Shadow Moonlight: ...said that.

(Y/N): *sigh* Well, looks like she's pretty occupied at the moment. Why don't the three of us just leave her to her work for now?

Applejack: I... *sigh* fine.

Shadow Moonlight: How'd she even get this job, anyway?

(Y/N): From what she's told me, the previous designer apparently quit.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, I think she made the right decision because from the looks of how this is going, it'll stress Rarity out to the point where she'll start rapidly aging.

(Y/N): Pfft, impossible. Rarity has worked countless hours on her ensembles in the past and yet she's still able to maintain her almost angel-like beauty.

Shadow Moonlight: If you say so, Y/N, but I wouldn't get cocky. That's what happened at the Battle of the Bands remember? Twilight felt compelled to be the one with all the answers because everyone depended on her and yet she couldn't do it no matter how much she tried. It wouldn't surprise me if Rarity were to fall under pressure at this rate.

Applejack: He has a point there, hon.

(Y/N): I suppose you might be right, Shad. I just don't wanna immediately assume that Rarity can't do this by herself. Unless she asks for help, let's just leave her to her work.

Shadow Moonlight: Wait a minute, who hired Rarity for this job?

Applejack: *groan* Some annoyin' girl named Vignette Valencia.

Shadow's face grew instantly nervous upon hearing that name.

Shadow Moonlight: V-Vignette Valencia?!

(Y/N): Do you know her, Shad?

Shadow Moonlight: She...isn't exactly the best person I know. Juniper and her used to be really close friends but it wasn't until Vignette discovered social media. She had become obsessed with all the attention she got from her "followers" that she had forgotten the real friendship she had with Juniper. You would not believe how devastated Juniper was when she realized she lost a friend. In hindsight, I think it was one of the reasons why she wanted to be a star so she could finally get her old friend back. It may not have seemed that way but I bet deep down, she missed Vignette.

Applejack: Really? Geez, she's already annoyin' as it is, but to hear that she ditched Juniper Montage like that is just... unspeakable.

(Y/N): At least she seems to be better now, right?

Shadow Moonlight: She is, but I don't know for sure. I haven't really asked her about it since the whole thing happened.

Applejack: We'll just need to deal with it at another time. Right now though, we're here to have fun. Whaddya say we find the others?

He frowned for another few seconds before nodding his head and smiling.

Shadow Moonlight: Sure.

(Y/N): Come on. Let's get out of here. We wouldn't wanna keep these people from doing their work now, would we?

Shadow and Applejack shook their heads before the three of you left the building. You continued walking for a bit as Applejack was looking at the map of the park with a bit of a frustrated look on her face.

Applejack: *groan* I can't decide where to go first.

(Y/N): I guess we'll pick whichever ride or booth that catches our eye first.

As you continued to look around, a familiar voice popped up from the caramel apple stand. You looked to see Micro Chips standing behind the counter while holding two apples on sticks.

Micro Chips: Apples! Caramel apples over here! We've got red and green and everything in between!

(Y/N): Micro Chips? What are you doing here?

He turned to see you as he grinned.

Micro Chips: Ah, greetings, Y/N. Care for a caramel apple for you or one of your comrades?

(Y/N): Uh, no thanks on my part.

Shadow Moonlight: Nah, I'm good.

Applejack: You're who they hired to be the caramel apple... girl?

Micro Chips: Vignette said she wanted cool nerd chic. I'd say she found it. Wouldn't you?

Shadow Moonlight: Uhhhhh... sure. Whatever works with you, Micro.

Micro then dipped one of the apples into a vat of caramel dip and tried to pull it out which resulted in the caramel sticking to the apple in a vice like grip. He tried to pull it off until it finally let go and he stumbled into two other caramel apples which stuck to him. One thing led to another until he was completely covered in both caramel and caramel apples from head to toe.

Micro Chips: Do you by any chance have a knife or samurai sword or several tiny but very sharp nail clippers?

(Y/N): Who would carry any of those around with them? Just... just hold still.

You summoned your magic and began carefully removing all the caramel from around Micro Chips. After some deep concentration, you finally managed to remove all of it.

Micro Chips: Ah, good as new! Many thanks, Y/N.

(Y/N): Just... don't do that again, okay?

Micro Chips: Will do.

Shadow Moonlight: Okay... it was... nice seeing you, Micro Chips.

Micro Chips: And to you as well, Shadow.

The three of you walked away before Applejack spoke again.

Applejack: Hey, boys, why don't you two head that way and see if there are any rides we can go on while I look in a different area?

She said, pointing to the other direction opposite of where she was standing.

(Y/N): You sure about that?

She nodded.

Shadow Moonlight: Uh... alright. See you then.

She waved to the both of you as she left. You then looked off to the side and saw Sunset and Sci-Twi walking by one of the games that looked to be a sort of ring toss game. However, a scowl soon spread across your face upon seeing who was running the stand. It was none other than the kings of scammers themselves... Flim and Flam.

(Y/N): *groan* Seriously?! Those two idiots are here too?

Shadow Moonlight: YYYYeeeeaaah. Edge might have had their shop shut down and now it seems like they're working here. I guess they must've swindled Vignette Valencia to get themselves working here.

(Y/N): *sigh* Looks like it.

You then started walking over to them while Shadow followed close behind.

Flim: Step right up! Don't be shy!

Flam: You like prizes? We got prizes!

Flim: Toss this ring onto any one of these bottles! Easiest game in the park!

He said before tossing a small blue ring over a set of rows of large brown bottles as it landed on one of them. This intrigued Sci-Twi.

Sci-Twi: Wow! This game does look easy!

Flim: Would ya lookee here? Somebody who knows a thing or two about a thing or two!

(Y/N): Don't do it, Twi!

They all turned to see you standing there with a glare as Flim and Flam narrowed their eyes.

Flim: *sarcasm* Oh... just perfect. *speaking* The last thing we needed was him ruining our business.

Flam: Indeed, brother.

???: Not just him.

Spoke a voice from behind the two as they turned around to find Edge standing there with a glare.

Shadowlight: So... you two have wormed your way into theme parks now, hm? I thought for sure that lawsuit would've been enough to take you down but I guess not.

The two brothers looked at him curiously before Edge came to realize what their confusion meant.

Shadowlight: Oh... you two don't recognize me, do you? Perhaps, this will jog your memory.

He said as a black and white ball surrounded him before he changed into Shadow's form. Flim and Flam's eyes collectively widened in shock.

Flim & Flam: YOU?!?!

Flam immediately put his hands over his moustache as if preparing for it to be ripped off again.

Shadowlight: Heh, so I see you managed to grow it back, Flam. It'd be a shame to have all those months of waiting to go to waste, wouldn't it?

Flam: I-I... I uh...

Shadowlight: That's what I thought.

He walked over to you and Shadow and grinned while Shadow facepalmed.

Shadowlight: Sup, you two?

Shadow Moonlight: Edge, didn't I tell you not to get involved?

Shadowlight: What? I like amusement parks, Shad.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, you promised that you'd let me and the girls have our day today.

Shadowlight: Funny, I don't see you with the girls anywhere so I don't know what you're complaining about.

Shadow blushed at that as his eyes darted everywhere.

(Y/N): Look, Shadow's going through some personal stuff with them right now, Edge, so he's staying with me until we're able to work it out.

Shadowlight: Oh, god. Did Sour have a freak out or something?

Shadow Moonlight: U-Um... well... in a way... kinda.

Shadowlight: I'm confused.

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N... could you explain it to him, please?

(Y/N): *sigh* Basically, his girlfriends all want him to do different things with each of them and one thing led to another. The end result was him having to hide from them for a while.

Shadowlight looked at you with a raised eyebrow.

Shadowlight: Huh... okay. I should've guessed he'd do something like that. I'll just... leave you to it then.

He gives you both one last look before teleporting away.

Sci-Twi: *sigh* He really does like to show up unannounced, doesn't he?

Shadow Moonlight: He's always been like that, Twi.

She shrugged before turning back to Flim and Flam as she was about to hand her one of her play tickets before Sunset stopped her.

Sunset Shimmer: *sighs* Sci-Twi, they're just giving ya the old bump-and-tingle to lure you in. These games are rigged.

(Y/N): She's right, Twi. These two are just gonna scam you until you're broke.

Flim: Slanderous!

Flam: Libelous!

Sci-Twi: Do you know what's not rigged? The laws of physics. Assuming no air resistance and a vertical displacement of zero, horizontal displacement equals initial projectile velocity squared times the sine of twice the launch angle divided by the acceleration due to gravity.

(Y/N): Yeah, except we're in a cartoon so the laws of physics are rendered useless here.

(*Handmade Fourth wall breaks a little but still remains in place*)

(Jordanwolfboy: *sigh* I might have to travel to that dimension again just so we can get some repair tools for the fourth wall.)

(Shadowlight2784: And there go my five years worth of house payments.)

Sci-Twi: What was that, Y/N?

(Y/N): *sigh* Nothing, Twi. Just... don't say we didn't warn you.

She nodded before giving one of her tickets to the sleazy brothers who gave her a ring. She then started to focus while lining up her shot. With her decision made, she let the small circular object fly as it landed and spun around on one of the bottles.

Flim: Oh, the suspense!

Flam: The drama!

Flim: I can't watch!

Flam: Hold me!

They did just that as the ring continued to spin around the bottle's edge. Finally, it seemed to slow down and came to a stop... until it popped off the bottle and landed on the floor somehow which made Sci-Twi groan.

Sunset Shimmer: You were pretty close, though. Maybe we should try one more time?

(Y/N): What?! No way, you two! You're playing right into their cheap, grubby hands!

Flim & Flam: Hey!

(Y/N): Shut up!

That silenced them as you turned back to Sci-Twi and Sunset.

Sunset Shimmer: It'll be fine, Y/N. Sci-Twi seemed to have something going there, so maybe she's not too far off.

Shadow Moonlight: That's a really bad idea, Sunset. There's a whole lot of other games that are better worth your time and tickets than this.

Sci-Twi: Look boys, we're only doing it one more time. After that, if we fail or win, we'll try something else. We promise.

You facepalmed before sighing for the thousandth time today.

(Y/N): Fine. If you both are so confident about this, we'll leave you to it.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Dude, are you serious?! They're gonna lose all their tickets!

(Y/N): *whisper* Whelp... this'll serve as a life lesson to not spend your time around rigged games, Shadow.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* For sure, Y/N. For sure.

You turned back to Sunset and Sci-Twi.

(Y/N): Okay, you two. If you're so confident then we'll trust you to do this "one more time." Shadow and I, on the other hand, are gonna go do something else.

Sunset Shimmer: Alright. See you later, boys.

You then glared at Flim and Flam before doing the gesture where you pointed at your eyes with two fingers before rotating your hand to point at them signifying that you'll be watching them as you and Shadow walked away. Some time later, you and Shadow rejoined with Applejack.

Applejack: So, you two find anything for us to do?

Shadow Moonlight: No, but we did get to see two faces that we never wanted to see in the first place.

(Y/N): And they would be Flim and Flam.

Applejack: Wait, those two good for nothin' swindlers are workin' here at the park?

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* Yeah, unfortunately. And to make matters worse, Sunset and Sci-Twi are playing their game. Edge made an appearance to intimidate them but I doubt that'll stop them.

Applejack: Hmm, well, them playin' their little game outta teach Sunset and Sci-Twi a little lesson.

(Y/N): Heh, that's exactly what we were thinking.

Applejack: Anyways, I was just on mah way over to the prep area to check on Rarity. Wanna come with?

Shadow Moonlight: It'd be better than being anywhere near those two.

(Y/N): I agree. Let's go.

You were about to leave before Applejack spoke again.

Applejack: Hey, before we go, can I ask you both a quick question? Have either of you seen Fluttershy? I last saw her with Vignette and I haven't seen her since.

Shadow Moonlight: Not that I'm aware of. You think she ditched her too?

Applejack: I don't think so. I've been tryin' to call her and she hasn't answered me back yet.

(Y/N): Maybe she put her phone on silent or maybe she's on one of the rides and can't hear her phone go off.

Shadow Moonlight: Or maybe she lost it but that sounds pretty unlikely.

(Y/N): I agree. Fluttershy might make a few mistakes here and there but she's not clumsy.

Applejack: Still though. It's not like her to not answer her phone. You don't think... you don't think V/N got to her, do ya?

She asked with a hint of fear in her voice. You shook your head.

(Y/N): I don't think so. V/N's currently occupied in Equestria to do something like that. Besides, he's more interested in the Disharmony stones than us right now.

Applejack: *sigh* Maybe Rarity's seen her. It's actually another reason why ah'm payin' her another visit.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, once we get to the prep area, let's be sure to ask her.

You and Applejack nodded as you finally arrived at the parade prep area and entered. There you found Rarity as she was helping one of the male models put on a cowboy outfit that was covered from head to kneecaps in lights.

Rarity: Finished! *sighs* Let there be light!

Once she helped him finish putting it on, she attached a plug sticking out from the belt of the outfit to an extension cord that activated the lights on both the outfit and the hat as it caught the attention of everyone else.

Rarity: *sighs* Maybe tonight won't be a disaster after all.

But quickly after she said that, the lights started to short circuit before they completely turned off as black smoke emitted from them. Rarity's eyes started to twitch in anxiety as the male model grabbed his hat to put out the smoke on his outfit.

Rarity: Will you, uh, excuse me for a moment?

She walked over to a nearby pile of clothes and began to throw a fit with her head planted in the pile as muffled screams could be heard from her.

Rarity: *muffled* OF ALL THE OUTLANDISH CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE UNIVERSE, WHY ARE ALL THE WRETCHED THINGS HAPPENING TO ME?!

(Y/N): Uh... are you alright, Rares?

You asked as you finally made it over to her. She promptly stood back up as her face held a scowl.

Rarity: I wasn't having a meltdown! Who said I was having a meltdown?! I AM NOT HAVING A MELTDOWN!

(Y/N): *sarcasm* Yeah, we can see that.

Applejack: Uh, have you seen Fluttershy? See, she went wanderin' off with Vignette and then just disappeared.

Rarity: Are you honestly asking me this right now?

Applejack: Oh, it's not that we don't trust Vignette, if that's what you're thinkin'.

(Y/N): *thinking* Pfft, speak for yourself.

Rarity: We're in a giant fun park with fifty thousand people. 'Course you can't find her. *gasp* Fifty thousand people! *gasp* All looking at my costumes!

Shadow Moonlight: Um... did you completely miss the fact that Applejack said that Fluttershy's gone missing? Because, from how you're wording that, it sounds like you could care less about Fluttershy's safety.

Rarity ignored him as she grew even more anxious at her current thought.

Rarity: That's a hundred thousand individual eyeballs!

(Y/N): Uh, Rarity? That's probably the least of your worries right now.

Applejack: *sigh* Let's just go, you two. She's clearly got "bigger" things to worry about.

She said while slightly glaring at the distracted fashionista. Both you and Shadow groaned before walking away with Applejack as Rarity stood in the same spot for a moment until she shouted again.

Rarity: SOMEBODY GET ME A BIGGER PILE OF CLOTHES TO SCREAM INTO!

Meanwhile, you, Shadow, and Applejack held disgruntled faces while strolling through the park.

(Y/N): Whelp... she didn't help us at all.

Applejack: No kiddin'. She clearly only cares about this stupid parade more than she does with her friends!

Shadow Moonlight: I'm with you on that, Applejack. If I didn't know any better, I'd say she's starting to turn into the next Vignette Valencia.

You were about to say something else until a loud voice interrupted you.

???: COME ON!!!

This was followed by a frustrated groan as you turned to see Sunset and Sci-Twi still at Flim and Flam's stand as they scooped up a huge pile of play tickets smugly grinning.

(Y/N): Seriously? They're still playing that?

Shadow Moonlight: I think it's safe to say they've become addicts to that game. The countless losses have built up the momentum and determination for them to win. I'm all for determination but there are times where even that won't help.

Applejack: Say, why don't we ask them if they've seen Fluttershy?

(Y/N): I'm pretty sure they've been spending most of their time here. I doubt they have a clue.

Shadow Moonlight: Well, it wouldn't hurt to try, Y/N. It's better than making an assumption. I mean, what if Fluttershy passed by them and said hi or something?

(Y/N): Hmm, good point.

You three walked over to where they were as Sunset looked back to Sci-Twi with a glare.

Sunset Shimmer: All right! What's next? What are we doing? How are we going to win this?!

Sci-Twi: Guess who just mapped out a perfect projectile trajectory taking into account propulsion, gravity, and aerodynamic drag! This gal! Betcha thought I forgot about friction, air drag, and veering initial velocities. Well, guess what. I didn't!

She said while smirking at the Flim Flam brothers and holding out another ticket.

Sunset Shimmer: What she said!

In response to this, Flim and Flam also smirked before glancing at each other.

Flim: You know what they say...

Flam: Hundredth time's the charm.

(Y/N): Don't...you...dare...

You tried to say, but it was already too late as Flim and Flam took Sci-Twi's ticket and handed Sunset another ring. Sci-Twi analyzed her throwing stance and nodded in confirmation. Sunset took a deep breath, focused on her target, and just before she threw it, you interjected.

(Y/N): STOP!

However, that only made Sunset flinch as she flung the ring too high as it bounced off a bell at the top of a Test Your Strength tower and onto a small giraffe plushie until it landed in some kid's ice cream. The both of them turned and glared at you.

Sunset & Sci-Twi: Y/N!!

(Y/N): "One more time." Were those your exact words, girls?

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N, I've been hanging around Sunlight longer than you've been hanging around Sunset and if there's one thing I know about our bacon-haired girls is that they do not like to lose and won't stop at anything to make sure of it. Remember when you were on a date with her? Edge spent  so much money just for her to win a plushie.

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* Unfortunately Shadow, Y/N does have a point there. We did say that we'd do it one more time, but...

Sci-Twi: We got a little... carried away. *nervous laugh*

(Y/N): *sarcasm* Clearly.

Applejack: Have you two seen Fluttershy? Nobody's seen her all afternoon. Her phone's goin' straight to voicemail. I keep thinkin' somethin' real bad mighta happened.

Sunset Shimmer: Lighten up, Applejack. V/N's currently occupied in Equestria which means that there's no other villain with Equestrian magic out to get us.

Shadow Moonlight: I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. V/N's still got your fallen counterparts under his wing and Edge informed me this morning that there is someone here with Equestrian Magic.

Sci-Twi: Really? Who?

Shadow Moonlight: I have no idea. Edge couldn't identify who they were and even if he did, he didn't tell me so I wouldn't know anyway. Although, judging by our past experiences, the culprits are usually girls with a problem that either have something to do with us or just some heartfelt desire they crave for.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, you're not wrong but I didn't see anyone here with a problem. I mean, I think Wallflower's monotone from when I first remember encountering her probably gave it away but I don't see anyone here.

Shadow Moonlight: Edge wouldn't lie about something like this, Sunset. If I had to guess, it'd probably be Vignette Valencia.

Applejack: I don't know. Vignette might be unbearable, but I don't think that makes her malicious.

Shadow Moonlight: Maybe she doesn't think the way she's using it is malicious. In fact, I don't think anyone thought that they were using magic maliciously. Except for the Dazzlings and maybe Sunset.

Sci-Twi: Well, until you know for sure, I wouldn't go around pointing fingers just yet. Anyways, you... wouldn't happen to have any tickets we could borrow, right? We... kinda used them all.

(Y/N): *sternly* No.

Shadow Moonlight: I think I may have some.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out some tickets and handed them to Sunset and Sci-Twi.

Sunset Shimmer: *sigh* Shadow's right. I don't like to lose.

Shadow Moonlight: Told ya.

(YN): *groan* Your time is better used somewhere else, girls.

Shadow Moonlight: Time...Time! That's it!

Applejack: What're you on about, Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight: Y/N, you have Rainbow's super speed, don't you?

(Y/N): Yeah, why?

He pulled you away a few feet and whispered to you.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Couldn't you just quickly place one of the rings on one of the bottles without anyone knowing?

(Y/N): *whisper* Well, I could, but that would be cheating, Shad.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Dude, these guys are beyond cheaters.

(Y/N): *whisper* That doesn't mean we should stoop to their level.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Do you want them out of here or not?

(Y/N): *whisper* Well... yeah, but...

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Don't make it difficult for yourself. If you don't want to do it, it's fine. I'm sure they'll get it eventually.

You looked back at Flim and Flam as they were pushing away a massive pile of tickets while whistling. You narrowed your eyes at them before turning back to Shadow.

(Y/N): *whisper* Fine. But just this once.

Shadow Moonlight: *whisper* Again, you don't have to but if you want them outta here faster, this would be the best option we have.

You and Shadow walked back to the others as you went up to the counter and pulled out some tickets.

(Y/N): Here, let me try it.

Flim: Well, well, well, brother. It seems that our little friend here is a glutton for punishment.

Flam: *laughs* And who are we to deny him a shot?

(Y/N): *thinking* Ugh. You creeps belong with V/N.

They took your ticket and handed you a ring. You cracked your neck and glared at the rows of bottles in front of you.

(Y/N): *thinking* So, you wanna resort to cheating, ain't that right, Flim and Flam? Well, you're about to get a taste of your own medicine.

You took aim as silence overtook not only you, but the swindler brothers as well. You then threw the ring into the air as it hurdled towards the bottles. You then quickly activated your geode and went into hyper speed as everything slowed down around you. You saw that the ring had landed and was about to pop off like before, but you zipped over and replaced it over the bottle. You zipped back and deactivated your geode as the ring landed back onto the bottle and it stayed in place. Flim and Flam's eyes widened at seeing this.

Flim: W-W-What?!

Flam: B-But... But how?!

(Y/N): I dunno. Luck, I guess.

You winked at Shadow who grinned back at you. You then looked back at the brothers and held out a hand.

(Y/N): I'll take the parakeet, please?

Flim: Uh...alright then. Brother? 

Flam sighed in defeat before going over and taking a giant parakeet plushie and handing it over to you. You turned to Sunset and Sci-Twi and held out the parakeet to them.

(Y/N): Here you go, you two.

Sunset Shimmer: B-But... but you won that, Y/N. It should be yours.

(Y/N): I won it for you girls. One, because I want you away from this stand and two, because I love you.

Sunset and Sci-Twi blinked a few times before smiling and pulling you in for a group hug.

Sunset Shimmer: Thanks, Y/N.

Sci-Twi: We really appreciate it.

(Y/N): There's no need to thank me. Just promise me that you won't waste your tickets on an obviously rigged game next time, okay?

Sunset & Sci-Twi: Deal.

Applejack: Soooo...that's a no then?

She asked which prompted Sunset and Sci-Twi to turn to her.

Sunset Shimmer: Well, no. I haven't seen her recently. I last saw her with Rainbow Dash. Why not ask her?

Shadow Moonlight: That's not a bad idea, actually. Trouble is, we don't know where she could be at since she has super speed.

Sci-Twi: I think I remember her saying something about visiting the Buccaneer Blaze with Fluttershy. You know which ride that is, right?

(Y/N): Um...

Sunset Shimmer: It's the biggest ride here at the park. The one where the track itself is rainbow colored.

Shadow Moonlight: Oh, I know where that is. I'll take us there.

Sci-Twi: You three go on without us. Sunset and I are gonna go pay Rarity a little visit and see how she's doing.

Applejack: *sigh* I wouldn't bother, girls. Rarity's a little too self-absorbed at the moment.

Sunset Shimmer: Self-absorbed? What do you mean?

(Y/N): Let's just say she's one step closer to becoming the next Vignette Valencia. We tried talking to her earlier and she barely even acknowledged us.

Sci-Twi: Hmm, maybe she's open to talking now and she just needed to be left alone for a bit.

Shadow Moonlight: If you girls wanna go see her, then we won't stop you. Come on, Y/N and AJ.

He said as he began leading you and Applejack away. A few moments later, you made it over to the Buccaneer Blaze and saw Rainbow Dash standing at the front entrance of the ride while gazing up at it. She appeared to have a nervous look on her face as it dripped with a bit of sweat. You walked up to her and tried to get her attention.

(Y/N): Hey, Dashie?

Rainbow Dash: I'm not nervous! Who said I was nervous?!

She shouted in a bit of a panic before she turned to see the three of you and she sighed in relief.

Rainbow Dash: Oh, Y/N, Shadow, Applejack. Hey! I was just about to ride this thing for, like, the tenth time already!

A little girl that was standing next to her coughed in a derisive way which made Rainbow glare at her.

Rainbow Dash: *whisper* Shhh! Nothin' outta you!

The girl shrugged before walking away as Rainbow turned back to you.

Rainbow Dash: So, what can I do for you guys?

(Y/N): We're looking for Fluttershy. Sci-Twi told us that she was with you last. Is that true?

Rainbow Dash: Oh, she was with me, super scared of this ride, but I think she went off with Vignette.

Shadow Moonlight: *sigh* At least we're making progress in finding her.

Applejack: I suppose that's a good way to look at it. We'll see you later, Rainbow.

You waved to her before turning around and leaving.

Rainbow Dash: If you see her, tell her she still owes me a rollercoaster ride!

The coaster zoomed by which made her whimper slightly. After a moment or two, you, Shadow, and Applejack arrived at the bumper carts as Applejack was looking at the map of the park.

Applejack: Ugh! This is gettin' ridiculous! We've searched this whole park from top to bottom and Fluttershy is nowhere to be found!

Shadow Moonlight: Well, she couldn't have left without telling anyone. That's a pretty scumbag thing to do and we all know that scumbag just isn't the word to describe Fluttershy.

(Y/N): It'll be fine. We've just gotta keep looking.

Applejack: *groan* Easier said than done, Y/N.

She turned back to the map with a frown. Suddenly, somebody whistled and pulled down Applejack's map revealing themselves to be Pinkie Pie who was now wearing an outfit that seemed to have been cobbled together from various bits of trash.

Pinkie Pie: No frowning allowed! As "Fun Inspector", I'm a little concerned about what I'm seeing here.

(Y/N): Uh, Pinkie? What... are you wearing... and how'd you even get it?

Applejack: Don't tell us you're workin' for the park now, too.

Pinkie laughed at that.

Pinkie Pie: No, silly! Fun Inspectors are freelance! And don't get paid! And totally made up by me earlier today when I saw a little girl crying because she dropped her ice cream, and I said to myself, "Pinkie Pie, this place isn't as fun as it could be!" Do you like the uniform? I made it out of things I found in the trash, but you can't even tell!

She then peeled off a caramel apple that was sticking to her shoulder and was about to eat it before Shadow stopped her and took it away.

Shadow Moonlight: It's probably best that you don't eat anything that came from the garbage, Pinkie. Not only is it a health hazard, but... well... it's just plain disgusting.

Applejack: Y-Yeah. What he said. Anyways, have you seen Fluttershy anywhere?

Pinkie Pie: Nope. But I have seen my Deputy Fun Inspectors!

She said as she placed three makeshift badges on the three of you.

(Y/N): Uh... Deputy Fun Inspectors? *thinking* Isn't there usually only one deputy?

Pinkie Pie: Yeppers, Y/N sweetie! Now you three have all access to the entire park!

Shadow Moonlight: Uhhh, oookay then.

Pinkie Pie: Hey Shaddy, your girlfriends passed by earlier asking where you were. Are you playing hide and seek with them?

Shadow grew nervous by that question.

Shadow Moonlight: Uhhhh... yeah! That's exactly it! Don't tell them where I'm at, okay?

Pinkie Pie: Pfft, you really think I'm the kind of person to rat someone out during a game of hide and seek? No way, jose!

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* Thank god.

Pinkie Pie: AAAAnyways, I've gotta go. As the Fun Inspector, it's my duty to make sure everyone here is in high spirits! See you guys later!

She gave you a quick peck before running off. Applejack sighed for the thousandth time today as you looked back over to her.

Applejack: She wasn't really much help.

Shadow Moonlight: We tried, at least.

(Y/N): Hey, why don't we all just go sit down somewhere and clear our heads for a moment?

Applejack: I... I guess that might help.

You all continued your trek through the park until you came across a lonely bench and sat down upon it.

Applejack: Y/N, Shadow... do you really think Vignette was responsible for Fluttershy disappearin'?

She asked.

Shadow Moonlight: The more I think about it, the more I start to believe it.

(Y/N): Yeah, I agree. Something about her isn't right for some reason. Shadowlight mentioned that someone here had magic. What if it was her?

Applejack: Maybe. It's just... it's just that I can't help but feel like I could be wrongly accusin' her. Maybe I want her to be the prime suspect because she's Rarity's new best friend at the park. Am I goin' crazy over a whole lot o' nothin'?

(Y/N): No, of course not. Your way of thinking is understandable, Jackie. If there's one person here who's important enough to have magic attach itself to them, it'd be her.

Shadow Moonlight: Plus, this is someone who neglected a real friend for millions of strangers online. I know I normally say people have good reasons for their actions but this...I can't think of any way to justify it. Maybe it's because it's not me that she hurt.

(Y/N): However, Sci-Twi was right. We can't just outright accuse her without any evidence to back it up. If we want to know for sure if it was, in fact, Vignette then we'll need to find some way to find out.

Your current conversation was brought to a halt when an older man wearing a security uniform came by with a serious expression.

Security Guard: What's that badge y'all got there?! It's a crime to fake security badges, you know. I'm a fake cop, but I can send y'all to real jail!

(Y/N): N-Now, hang on a second! We're not trying to impersonate anyone.

Security Guard: Shush, boy! Hands on your head! No sudden moves! Got that?

You three did as he ordered and gave you a pat down. He then noticed the badges you were wearing and his attitude instantly changed as he now sported a grin.

Security Guard: Huh! Why didn't ya tell me you were Deputy Fun Inspectors?!

(Y/N), Shadow, & Applejack: Uhhhhhhh...

Just then, some familiar voices caught Shadow's attention as he looked around to find his harem was nearby.

Lemon Zest: Shadow? Where are ya, dude?

Sugarcoat: Come on, don't tell me he already left the park.

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* I sure hope not. *sourly* Or else I'll be giving him something to hide from.

Sunlight Shimmer: He couldn't have. He's gotta be here somewhere.

Shadow's eyes shrunk to pinpricks and he started sweating nervously.

Shadow Moonlight: *thinking* Oh... crap.

Indigo Zap: Hey, there he is!

She shouted which only made Shadow sweat even more.

Shadow Moonlight: C-Could you hurry this up, please?!

Security Guard: Sure. In fact, you're free to go for being a Deputy Fun Inspector.

Shadow Moonlight: Thanks! Sorry Y/N and AJ, but I've gotta go! I'll see if I can find Vignette but I can't make any promises!

With that, he quickly took off as you saw his girlfriends chase after him while calling out to him.

Lemon Zest: Shad, stop! We just wanna talk to you!

Shadow Moonlight: Can't talk right now! I gotta use it!

Sour Sweet: *sweetly* Oh, I'm sure you've had plenty of time to use it, *sourly* while you were busy avoiding your girls!

He wasn't sure if Sour was genuinely mad or if it was just her bi-polar behavior acting up again but he didn't want to take the chance as he continued sprinting away. You, Applejack, and the Security Guard watched him disappear before he turned back to you two.

Security Guard: Should I ask?

(Y/N): It's better not to.

You then got an idea before you looked back up at him.

(Y/N): Sir, you wouldn't mind if you showed us where your security room is, right? You know, for fun inspection reasons?

Security Guard: Sure, follow me.

He gestured for you to follow him as you and Applejack did just that.

Applejack: *whisper* The security room? What do you plan to find out there, sugarcube?

(Y/N): *whisper* Well, if Vignette is, in fact, the one with magic, then we'll be able to confirm it when we watch the cameras.

Her eyes widened before she smiled.

Applejack: *whisper* Smart thinkin', hon.

(Y/N): *whisper* Heh, just one of my many strengths.

A minute had passed before you finally arrived at the security office as the guard opened the door for the both of you.

Security Guard: I am so sorry about earlier, you two. Uh, here's my workstation. It hasn't been fun-inspected in years.

Applejack: R-Right. We'll be sure to... fun-inspect everythang. You can count on us.

Security Guard: Thanks! I'll just leave you both to it then!

He waved one final time before leaving the room and closing the door behind him.

(Y/N): You know, I kinda feel bad that they chose a guy as gullible as him to be a security guard.

Applejack: I think he's got dementia, Y/N. Anywho, let's see what the cameras have to offer.

You nodded as you sat down at the desk where you gazed up at the set of monitors which displayed the camera feed of different locations at the park. You continued glancing at them until one of them captured something that caught your interest. You were able to see Vignette walking with Rainbow Dash as she was having a little chat with her.

Vignette Valencia: Rarity told me you're the coolest, smartest friend who knows what's the opposite of down. What's up!

Rainbow Dash: Heh. True.

Vignette Valencia: I have a bold new vision for the Rainbooms that you are going to love! The Throwbacks! Capital T, #TBT, Throwback Today. Or for short, T.C.T.H.T.B.T.[T.B.T.], pronounced "ta-ca-ta-ca-ba-ta"! You are going to represent the touchstones of cool throughout the ages!

Rainbow smiled at that.

Rainbow Dash: I like it so far, and I assume I'll like what you say next.

Vignette Valencia: "Rainbow Dash: '50s Sockhop Sweetheart"! Poodle skirt, adorable blonde hair. How do you feel about shaving your head? I only ask 'cause you'll definitely have to do it for the wig.

Rainbow's enthusiasm was instantly diminished after hearing Vignette's idea.

Rainbow Dash: Uhhh... there is no way anyone is shaving my head.

Vignette Valencia: B.Y.B.B.?

Rainbow Dash: B.I.A.A.T.B. But I already am the best?

Vignette's face turned sour at Rainbow's rejection.

Vignette Valencia: Well, if you insist on just, ugh, being yourself or whatever, then at least let me take a picture of the real you.

She said as she aimed her phone at Rainbow and took her picture causing your rainbow-haired girlfriend to be digitized into her phone. You and Applejack gasped in alarm at seeing what just happened.

Applejack: I knew she was up to somethin'!

(Y/N): So Shadow was right! Vignette does have magic! We've gotta stop her!

Applejack: I agree, sugarcube. But, if she is makin' them disappear, then where are they goin'?

(Y/N): The internet, possibly, but that's not our main priority right now. We've gotta go find the others and warn them before they suffer the same fate!

Applejack: Right!

The two of you sprinted out of the office and towards the parade prep area. Meanwhile, in some kind of endless white void, Rainbow and Fluttershy could be seen along with the bowl of salad that Vignette digitized at the beginning.

Rainbow Dash: *echoing* Aw, man! Are we trapped in a magical phone? Typical. You gonna eat that stress salad?

She asked Fluttershy who pushed the salad towards her.

(Jordanwolfboy9743: How far are we, Shadow?)

(Shadowlight2784: *looks at progress bar at the bottom of the video* *sigh* We've still got another sixteen minutes to go.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *groans* That's it! We're making this a trilogy of parts! Next time will be the finale of this arc and we can put this to rest.)

(Shadowlight2784: I sure hope it's the end. I don't know how much more cringy, inaudible crap I can read from Vignette.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: We're almost there, dude. Just a little bit more. In the meantime, put away that bottle of bleach! *he slaps the bottle from Shadow's grasp which made him groan*)

(Shadowlight2784: That wasn't even bleach. That was milk.)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: O-Oh... sorry about that. *turns to audience* Anyways, until next time, folks, this is Jordanwolfboy9743...)

(Shadowlight2784: And Shadowlight2784...)

(Jordanwolfboy9743 & Shadowlight2784: Signing out! See ya! *walks away*)

(Jordanwolfboy9743: *disantly* Is the next arc any better by the way?)

(Shadowlight2784: *distantly* In a way, yes but it also kinda feels more like a reboot of chapter 39, so it will be better, but not that much better.)

(*silence*)